SEATTLE — As Mother's Day approaches, people may start looking for the right gift for the mother figure in their lives.
For the special day on Sunday, May 12, Made in Washington (MIW) is encouraging consumers to shop local.
MIW President Kristin Frossmo said any shift in shopping local makes an impact for small businesses and fellow Washingtonians. Frossmo said it's about getting more shoppers to find these handmade products.
MIW has three brick and mortar locations inside Pike Place Market, Alderwood Mall and Bellevue Square.
There is also an option to shop online.
On Saturday, Frossmo stopped by the KING 5 studios to show a few gift ideas for Mother's Day including new gift box sets featuring several local artisans and companies.
Direct links to MIW's gift ideas:
Tea & Honey Gift Set - Includes Chamomile Tea by Flying Bird Botanicals, Puget Sound Wildflower Honey by Garvey’s Enterprises, as well as Salted Honey Caramels by San Juan Island Sea Salt, and a Bumble Bee Tea Towel by Porter Lane Home.
Self Care Gift Set - Includes Daily Moisturizing Lotion Rosemary Mint by Handmade La Conner, Lavender and Eucalyptus Shower Steamers by Lulumiere, Lavender Cuticle Cream by Estrella Soap, Rosemary Mint Soap by Estrella Soap, Serenity Candle by Spir Candle Co.
DIY Kits from The Works Seattle - Options include a Block Printing Stamp Kit, a Modern Cocktails Kit and a Succulent Terrariums Kit.
SPIR Candles - A variety of scents are available. When you purchase your candle from Spír Candle Co., you contribute to an investment into local youth. All profits from Spír candle sales go back into the company to employ more young men moving through the juvenile justice system, as well as those who were incarcerated, homeless, or in foster care.